around $11 dim sum plates. delicious and quality. they have a big patio at the back and seating inside. also a cute little fire place and full bar. They serve other dishes besides dumplings those are more expensive . We got the pork XLB, shrimp har gow, wontons in chili oil, lotus leaf sticky rice and bok choy in garlic. all were really excellent minus the wontons in chili oil. I would pass on these. texture of the dumpling skin and filling were great but the flavor was not what we were expecting. It was oddly very floral/ tea like. almost like it has tea leave in the filling or sauce. The XLB had great filling and broth and not too thick skin and they were big but didn't rip when pulled off the parchment. same with the har gow. so much shrimp inside. the bok choy was yummy solid veg. came served in a light sauce. maybe oyster sauce We liked the chili oil but it was just the plain oil not the chili oil with the fixings in it. be sure to ask for ginger for ur soup dumps. they will bring if u ask. read more

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The service was an unimpressive as were the dumplings, and to be honest far too expensive for dumplings! We had to wave the server down and when we asked to explain certain items and he kept saying, we should order this that and the other and they were also expensive and again not that good! I'm so sorry. I was looking forward to coming to this place, but ended up being very disappointed. A few dumplings should not have costed us $300. read more

Hot tip! Pass by the brunch lines and forget about the crowds waiting for dim sum. This place is crowded for dinner but not for brunch! Dim sum is very good, especially the sticky rice and soup dumplings. Prices are very reasonable as well. A great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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The first legit Chinese resto in Noe. *Raise hands emoji* Noe NEEDED this so it's great that the owner of Bacco partnered with Dumpling Kitchen to open a new location in the former Bacco space. This is the third Dumpling Kitchen location in the city (there's also offshoots in Castro Valley and Foster City). They're currently open for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor dining. Back patio is dog-friendly and covered from the elements. We visited on a cold rainy weeknight night at opening time and were promptly seated. By the time we left, they got busy so def recommend coming early. M E N U Shanghainese cuisine - Soup, apps, dumplings, veggies, entrees (including Chinese-American dishes), etc. The menu is currently different than their other locations and they don't have the more traditional items like lion's meatballs, pork belly w/ preserved veggies, stir-fried rice cakes, etc. Beer, wine, and low abv cocktails (sake) available. F O O D * 酸辣湯 Hot & Sour Soup ($13.80) // 4 stars: https://tinyurl.com/bdcxcks7 On a cold rainy night, this hit. The hot & sour soup had a good balance of sour and spice with a nice viscosity. Filled with soft tofu, chewy wood ear mushrooms, tender shiitake mushrooms, and ribbons of eggs. We received the vegetarian version so no pork. * 上海小籠包 XLB: Shanghai Pork Soup Dumplings (6 pc - $11.80) // 3.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/2u7ad6pu Savory, juicy pork filling but little soup and the wrappers were quite thick esp the pleats on top. I'm sure with time, they'll perfect the recipe. * 生煎包 SJB: Pan-fried Pork Buns (4 pc - $10.80) // 3.5 stars https://tinyurl.com/bsvu7hd2 Nice contrast between the crispy golden bottoms and steamed doughy tops with a juicy pork filling. Not soupy tho so no squirts across the table. * 铁板黑椒牛肉 Sizzling Black Pepper Beef ($22.80) // 3.5 stars: https://tinyurl.com/yx6n9udw Arrived sizzling and fragrant with a generous amount of sliced beef. To be nitpicky, the beef was overtenderized and the peppers+onions were overcooked, lacking a crisp. Also, I wish more black pepper was incorporated into the sauce as most of the black pepper flavor came from the sprinkling on top. S E R V I C E Friendly and prompt during an early weeknight dinner. We did have to ask for things several times but the staff was apologetic and offered dessert on the house (we politely declined). A M B I A N C E Same vibe as Bacco, cozy with an upscale yet casual atmosphere with a fireplace. The back patio is quaint and comfortable even in cold, rainy weather. Great for a casual date night or fam dinner. P A R K I N G Street and residential parking. Overall, Dumpling Kitchen is a welcome addition to Noe serving decent dumplings if you don't want to trek out of the area (for reference, my favs in the city are Dumpling Home, Dumpling Story, and Dumpling Zone). Plus for the dog-friendly back patio! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner experience for the first time. The place was clean and organized and have an outdoor seating though we opted to stay inside for dinner. Service was pleasant and servers were friendly. Food was tasty though a bit salty for my taste. My favorite were the dumplings-- will definitely be back. read more

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My sister & I were looking for a lunch spot in the neighborhood & stumbled upon this little gem! The restaurant was formerly Savor and Bacco for those that are familiar with the neighborhood. The staff were welcoming & pretty attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the steamed soup pork dumplings (XLBs), steamed shrimp har gows and the signature crab meat clay pot. First off, let me just say how much we both loved the steamed soup dumplings! The dough was not too thick, the soup inside paired well with the black vinegar found at the table. Every bite was so delicious, 6 dumplings was simply not enough! We actually ended up ordering another basket even tho we were so full. We didn't care for the har gows as much unfortunately. While the shrimp inside was flavorful, I felt like the dough itself was too thick. The signature crab clay pot was just okay to me, wasn't super wowed by the dish. I would definitely recommend ordering a round or two of the soup dumplings and maybe try some of their other dishes. Hot and sour soup is a favorite of mine so next time maybe we'll have to give theirs a try. Just thinking about the soup dumplings alone is making my mouth water! read more

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This was a pleasant surprise! My friends and I wanted to eat somewhere dog-friendly but not bar food or sitting out on the street. This place has a back patio that's large and shaded but also has some sunlight! The XLB was delicious! My friend had the spicy beef shank soup and it was spicy but amazing, a nice kick to it! My other friend ordered some steamed dumplings but sent it back because the inside was cold, hence taking off one star. Otherwise, I found the staff to be super friendly and I'll definitely come back again! read more

My friend always noticed this place but never tired it. Well, it did not disappoint. Flavorful options, excellent service and nice atmosphere. We would definitely return. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - S12. Steamed Shrimp & Pork Shumai (4 pcs) - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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What an amazing treat for Noe Valley to have a nice dim sum spot for lunch or dinner ! My husband and I will always have Bacco in our hearts ! We ordered: * The fried baos which were absolutely delicious! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. * The Szechuan noodles with peanut sauce were so creamy with a little numbing spice! * The Ha Gow were solid and tasty * The Xi Mai were a tad salty * The XLB had good seasoning on the meat inside but a bit of a miss as there were no broth inside the dumplings Service was nice and quick! Love the new dragon painting on the wall! We can't wait to come back here ! Overall, it was a great meal :) read more

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Friendly ambiance and down to earth warmth from awesome hostess and attentive staff !!! Many on the menu to choose from and family favorites - bao with BBQ pork, wanton soup, stir-fry green beans, beef chow fun, shrimp dumplings, and crunchy mini sesame balls...have to try them all! Plus a great cup of cappuccino with lovely heart read more

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Wanted dimsum on the weekend but didn't want to drive out of the city to get some. Dumpling Kitchen delivers on location, ambiance, and quality. Though we had to wait a little bit to get seated, we were taken to a beautiful outdoor area for seating and took advantage of the gorgeous sunny day. It's dog-friendly as well. We tried the XLB and steamed shrimp scallop har gow - both delicious. I'm very impressed by my first experience at Dumpling Kitchen and hope to return in the future. read more

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We had a great time here. We ordered the soup dumplings, pan-fried soup dumplings and some other dishes, the food was exactly what we were looking for -- classic and satisfying. One of the highlights was their dog-friendly patio. Perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors with your pup! read more

Came across this little gem in Noe. I ordered takeout and grabbed a coffee down the street while the prepped my order. I assumed it would be quick, and it took 15 minutes. Which means the dumplings are cooked to order and fresh! The shrimp hagrow and pork & Napa cabbage dumplings used quality ingredients and are tasty. Customer service was excellent. Looks like a nice place to dine in and have drinks. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - S03. Pork & Napa Cabbage Dumplings (4 pcs) - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Ordered from Uber Eats BOGO dumplings (pork &shrimp, pork & chive): 3/5, not the best for delivery as they were all stuck together. Flavors were average BBQ pork buns: 4/5, the bun was nice and fluffy Shanghai style pan fried buns: 5/5 I was pleasantly surprised as shen jian bao can be hit or miss. These were well pan fried with the crispy bottom and plenty of juice. Would love to try these in stores. Would order again. Braised string beans: 5/5 solid and would get again Shanghai style green onion noodles 4/5 basic noodles and for the price, I wished it came with protein. read more

My two sons and I went to dinner tonight (they are 8 and 11), and they wanted to leave this review because they absolutely loved this place (I already knew how great it was;). They'd like to give Sherry and her staff 10/5 stars, but they'd like to give the food 100 stars. They loved the string beans, soup dumplings, pan fried veggie dumplings, and chocolate dumplings for dessert. Absolutely delicious and nice atmosphere. We will be regulars now so we hope to see you there! read more

I ordered delivery, but based on that experience I'm making a note to check it out in person next time. Flavors were some of the best I've had in SF, textures on a few things were only pretty good, but I'm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt and say that was probably due to delivery. Even considering that, the food was excellent. Of particular note: superb shengjian bao, best cha siu filling I've had, general tso's that isn't overly sweet and has depth (though almost too spicy for me, which feels a bit ridiculous to write) read more

In the land of dumplings never thought to look in my own backyard for a most satisfying AND excellent meal (smashed cucumbers best I have had ever) ! And wonderful friendly service to go with! I WILL be returning! read more

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Food was so good! There was no wait for a table and service was excellent. We moved to the Sac area a couple years ago and we really missed authentic, good Asian food. Wish we lived closer so we can come back more often. read more

Food was incredible! Was pleasantly surprised by how hearty the filling was in each dish. The soup in the pork dumplings was well seasoned and hot. Highly recommend the chocolate dumplings for dessert as well! The staff was attentive and also gave a side of chili oil. Inside is cozy as we were seated by the fire. Also good vegetarian options! read more

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Food delivered late and cold. No notification that item was delivered. Also, no credit for bad delivery and service. POOR!!!

I pushed aside my regular handful of dim sum & dumpling spots to make room to try Dumpling Kitchen which opened earlier this year in the space inhabited by Bacco for decades. To gauge how they do things around here, we picked out an assortment of sweet & savory items: -- Pork & Napa Cabbage Dumplings: I tried not to let my first bite set a negative tone, however seeing weird, pink slimy bits did just that. I do not see this in the pork at my usual haunts (which explains why I frequent them, I suppose.) -- Steamed Sticky Rice Chicken in Lotus Leaf: the saving grace & the best item we ordered. -- BBQ Pork Baos, as well as Steamed Chicken & Shiitake Baos were middling & not worth a second go-round. -- Shrimp & Pork Shumai: did not try. -- Deep-Fried Mini Sesame Balls: six to an order, these were crisp on the outside & soft on the mochi insides. -- Beijing Style Sweet Buns: would have perhaps bettered enjoyed them if they were filled instead of served with the condensed milk as a dipping sauce. Dumpling Kitchen generously fills their carby pockets of goodness using quality ingredients, however the flavors did not match what I was looking for. I jokingly call myself a professional eater (although no one pays me nor do I enter competitions) & count not always loving what I put in my mouth as an occupational hazard of dining out as often as I do. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a lovely meal - especially when I go with a friend's first visit! Great menu, good value for money, amazing food - yum yum yum - soups, dumplings - fresh fresh food! Team service - super attentive and always a warm welcome from owners read more

Everything here was perfect! The restaurant was beautiful and had an upscale vibe that I think fits into the neighborhood well. The food was sooooo good and comes out fast. We ordered so many items, but the standout for us was the Garlic Green Beans and the Pan Fried Pork Buns. Everything was cooked so well though. The thing that stood out for me the most was the service though. I believe the owner was our server and she's really good at what she does. Water was always filled and we never had to ask for more and she was very friendly and answered all our questions. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

This new dumpling spot is a vibe! We came here at 2pm on a Saturday and were seated in the back patio. It was very clean and welcoming. The food came out fast and was so tasty! We got the crab roe noodles (which I've never seen at any other restaurant before), XLBs, pan fried dumplings, string beans, custard buns and the lemon black tea. The servers checked on us multiple times. I would definitely come back :) read more

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The best dumplings I've ever had. Got the spicy wonton, bbq pork bao, cucumber salad, string beans, shao mai and was blown away. Portions are great, flavor is deep, and all for a great price. THIS is the place to get dumplings. The menu also has bunch of meat entrees and noodles we didn't get the try but definitely will. Also, food comes out quickkkk. read more

We usually order way too much food and then try to decide what we won't order the next time, but that never works out! We love everything here. I'm so glad to see this restaurant in Noe thriving. If you haven't had a chance to try it yet, then please make sure that you do. There are many types of dumplings to choose from--we always get the Har Gow and the Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings. We then added General Tso's Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Chicken Chow Mein, Spring Rolls, TsingTao and Sapporo. Everything was just fantastic. We noticed that a lot of people were ordering takeout as well. The service is excellent. The restaurant is lovely. There is also a large outdoor space. Clap! Clap! Clap! read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Chicken chow mein, Mongolian beef, spring rolls, General Tso's Chicken - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Everything taste really good. And the environment is so nice. Their service is so amazing. read more

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There are a lot of dumpling joints in San Francisco and this one came highly recommended. Well, it didn't disappoint. The bao was fluffy and well spiced. The dumplings were flavorful and scrumptious. Overall, a delightful experience. We will absolutely be back! read more

I took a trip to my old stomping grounds in the Noe Valley and came across this place called Dumpling Kitchen. This place was unbelievably busy and it took awhile to get our orders in. They have a really cool patio area and atmosphere was pretty chill. Got our food and must say that the dumplings here are delicious and have teas that really compliments their dishes. We had chicken and corn dumplings, scallop dumplings, baos and some other side dishes to go along. Definitely a place I will try again when I'm in the area. read more

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I finally found a go to Chinese food in SF. Food and a pretty good. Good to eat inside or take out.

They had us in and out so quickly! Got done in time to get to my concert in time service so good! Food delicious

Food was really good. The dumplings were spicy. The ambiance was friendly and inviting. We sat in front of the fireplace. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Fireplace in the dining area - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I have ordered Cumin Lamb and round potstikers fried very crispy on the bittom. The lamb was a notch too spicy for me but still magnificent. The potstickers were to die for, so I ordered another round. The music and ambience are good and relaxing. This place did not feel like a traditional Chinese establishment, but had more of European vibe. read more

Dumpling Kitchen Noe Valley - Super crispy on the bittom - Shanghainese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here is so delicious!!! We were seated promptly (arrived around 11am on a Sunday) and the staff were friendly. The beef ho fun was delicious and the sauce was some of the best I've had in San Francisco! Next we had chicken and corn dumplings along with pan fried pork buns, both of which were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We were so satisfied with all the dishes we ordered. The checkout process was fast and easy using a QR code. The ambiance was family-friendly and the outside patio is also dog-friendly. If you're ever in Noe Valley, stop by and try this place. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Delicious! We're new to the neighborhood & this was ones of the first restaurants we've tried.. we've been back time & time again to treat each of our guests - we can't get enough. read more

Ordered the Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings, Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns, Signature Crab meat Claypot rice, and Chinese yam with Black Fungus. The Steamed Soup Pork Dumplings had good pork but the dumpling wrapper was quite thick and elastic which was different. I was not too sure about it but the inside was good. The Shanghai Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns were a decent introduction for someone who has not had this style pork bun before but it was very average of the pack for this bun. The Signature Crab meat Claypot rice did not have as much crab meat as anticipated however the flavors were very aromatic and pleasant. The claypot rice inside was nice and crispy too as we got to that part of the bowl. And finally, the Chinese yam with Black Fungus was a great idea for a plate of greens to add to your order. These yams were a good quality and the Black fungus was smooth and soft. I would definitely recommend this location for larger group sizes than just 2 in order to take advantage of the variety of dishes on offer and because the price to portion ratio feels slightly to be desired. I want to say this was an isolated experience but we were seated in the far corner of the back patio and it appeared the waitstaff was almost a two person show, one waitress and her manager. Our table was missing water glasses, water, napkins and saucers. It became a constant struggle to get the waitress and the manager's attention to retrieve these items for us. This appeared to be a semi busy day with 60% table occupancy. My understanding was that this was a newly opened restaurant but it seems they need more staff to serve tables, especially for on a weekend. I hope improvements will be made to service. read more

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Well this surprised me. Mapo dofu was good, could use more numbing spice. Green onion pancake was crunch and delicious. Seafood stew was right on with the sour and savory notes. Cucumber salad needed some work but was serviceable. Top this off with fast service and it's a oh wow you go Noe Valley. notice I didn't get dumplings at dumpling kitchen. I might try that at some point. read more

Great crab rice pot and fry beef. Definitely will go back again. The environment and services are top notch.

Came here around 6 pm and had such a great experience. The service was amazing, the ladies working were super attentive and friendly, even though I came alone and wasn't dressed up. The inside has a darker vibe with black walls when you walk in, there was an inside or outside you can sit. I chose the patio since it was spacious and really nice, and I sat by the heater because the sun was setting (SF evenings = chilly!). I ordered the pan-fried dumplings and the soup dumplings. Both came out fast and steaming hot. The pan-fried dumplings were definitely my favorite! The soup dumplings were tasty too but cooled down by the time I got to them. One lady wiped down my table and brought me napkins without me even asking, which I thought was super sweet of her. There's only one bathroom, and by 7 pm it did start to get pretty busy. They didn't have the noodles I wanted which was at the other location. I also tried the chicken and corn soup. It was okay, I wasn't a fan of the uneven chicken chunks. Overall, I'd come back for the dumplings and the great service! read more

Last minute craving for some dumplings & stopped here on Saturday night for dinner. It was not too busy/packed - The service is not bad as they are very nice but, it's definitely difficult to get a hold of a server. The restaurant gives modern casual with a pretty spacious outdoor seating. Overall, the food was really good and fresh: * Shrimp Har Gow: fresh and shrimp filling was plump; nothing crazy special. * String Beans & Pea Sprouts: these were REALLY good. Of note, for those unfamiliar with pea sprouts, they give a bit more denser spinach energy. * Soup Pork Dumplings: decent but again, nothing special. To be honest, definitely have had better. * Pan-Fried Pork Buns: for those that like a bit more bready texture. Would say the filling to dumpling skin ratio could be better if there was a bit more filling. * Wontons in Chili Oil: this was not spicy at all & the seasoning was actually not as harsh/strong so you can still taste the dumpling. read more

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